County Derry-based renewable energy company HS Renewables is pursuing expansion across the island of Ireland, with a sharpened focus on the commercial sector and growing demand from the Republic, following support from the Go Succeed business development programme.

As reported by the Irish News, HS Renewables was founded in Ardmore in 2021 by Shea Higgins, a former automation engineer who identified an opportunity in the domestic renewable energy market after working across the UK and Europe. The company now offers solar energy systems, battery storage, heat pumps, heat recovery systems, and insulation solutions across domestic, commercial, and agricultural segments.

Higgins said: "I could see the potential in renewables, particularly solar, and knew that was the direction I wanted to go in. That's what led me to set up HS Renewables."

While domestic installations remain the core of its current workload, the business is actively targeting larger-scale commercial contracts, where project values and long-term recurring opportunity are significantly greater. Demand from the Republic of Ireland has grown notably, driven by large residential developments and heightened sustainability awareness among developers and buyers.

"We're seeing strong demand, particularly from the south, where there are a lot of large-scale builds," Higgins said, adding that the company's focus is on growing its team to absorb increased pipeline activity.

Rising energy costs have also sharpened customer intent. Higgins noted that elevated energy prices consistently translate into increased enquiry volumes, with customers who had previously deferred decisions now ready to commit based on demonstrable long-term savings.

Go Succeed, delivered free of charge through all 11 councils in Northern Ireland, provided HS Renewables with strategic advice on finance, administration, and scaling, alongside mentorship to identify export opportunities.

Find out more about HS Renewables' growth journey and Ireland's expanding renewable energy market in the complete article.